Father Theobald Matthew Resume (1790 – 1856) Mission’s Purpose: My mission’s purpose remains to improve the lives of people by supporting them to quit drinking. I wish to continue my reform and societies even after my death by providing them with meeting halls and proper funding to remain active. Lastly I wish for my mission to remain non aggressive and leave the choice to the individual.
Prior Life/ Education:
Born in 1790 in Ireland I attended Kilkenny where I received my education. Ordained priesthood in Dublin leading the beginnings of my mission in Cork.
Accomplishments: An advocate leader in the temperance reform, improved Americas work force and standard of living by encouraging abstinence from drinking, created “The Pledge”, “Abstinence Society”, promoted overall good values.
What is needed: I require money to continue advertising and supporting my goals and people that join my movement. In return you will see an increase in the American work force returning money to the government by being more efficient. Also I require a meeting hall in cities where base operations of my Abstinence Society take place.
References: Frederick Douglas: A former slave I hosted in my home. While in my home I signed a petition against human bondage in 1842. Mayor Woodhull: Mayor of New York allowing me to use their town hall for two weeks where I spoke and interacted with the masses. I was successful with many people pledging to stop drinking alcohol in 1849.
Sources: "The Website Of Father Mathew." The Website Of Father Mathew. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2010. <http://www.fathermathew.ie/>. "Father Theobald Mathew In Ardmore - Waterford County Museum." Waterford County Museum. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2010. <http://www.waterfordcountymuseum.org/exhibit/web/WAIVersion/article/155/;jsessionid=76A0E860B9D8C1B7569BDA33F80A0890?lang=en>.
(1790 – 1856)
Mission’s Purpose:
My mission’s purpose remains to improve the lives of people by supporting them to quit drinking. I wish to continue my reform and societies even after my death by providing them with meeting halls and proper funding to remain active. Lastly I wish for my mission to remain non aggressive and leave the choice to the individual.
Prior Life/ Education:
Born in 1790 in Ireland I attended Kilkenny where I received my education. Ordained priesthood in Dublin leading the beginnings of my mission in Cork.
Accomplishments:
An advocate leader in the temperance reform, improved Americas work force and standard of living by encouraging abstinence from drinking, created “The Pledge”, “Abstinence Society”, promoted overall good values.
What is needed:
I require money to continue advertising and supporting my goals and people that join my movement. In return you will see an increase in the American work force returning money to the government by being more efficient. Also I require a meeting hall in cities where base operations of my Abstinence Society take place.
References:
Frederick Douglas: A former slave I hosted in my home. While in my home I signed a petition against human bondage in 1842.
Mayor Woodhull: Mayor of New York allowing me to use their town hall for two weeks where I spoke and interacted with the masses. I was successful with many people pledging to stop drinking alcohol in 1849.
Sources:
"The Website Of Father Mathew." The Website Of Father Mathew. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2010. <http://www.fathermathew.ie/>.
"Father Theobald Mathew In Ardmore - Waterford County Museum." Waterford County Museum. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2010. <http://www.waterfordcountymuseum.org/exhibit/web/WAIVersion/article/155/;jsessionid=76A0E860B9D8C1B7569BDA33F80A0890?lang=en>.